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1 analysts' median target is $170[FMP target], stock is $150, +13.1% vs the analyst consensus median. After Q2 +2.9% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved +1.8%.
B = MoonshotScore 57[multi-pillar formula] + Council 2/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].
Quick AnswerThe TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Q4 consensus: revenue $14.0B[FMP est], EPS $1.00[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q2 EPS +2.9% beat[FMP] but the stock +1.8% D+1[FMP D+1].
Watchlist
Profit Margin Increase
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TJX's second quarter pre-tax profit margin of 11.4% was up 50 basis points versus last year and well above plan.
"Second quarter pre-tax profit margin of 11.4% was up 50 basis points versus last year and well above our plan."
- John Klinger - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 20, 2025
Comp Sales Growth
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TJX reported a better-than-expected consolidated comp sales increase of 4% in the second quarter, driven by increased customer transactions in every division.
"Overall, comp sales for the second quarter exceeded our expectations, increasing 4% and were strong across all of our divisions. Customer transactions were up at every division and drove our overall comp sales increase."
- Ernie Herrman - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 20, 2025
Tjx International Growth
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TJX International reported a very strong comp sales increase of 5%, driven by sales strength in Europe and outstanding sales in Australia.
"At TJX International, comp sales increased a very strong 5%. Once again, we're very pleased to see sales strength in Europe and outstanding sales in Australia."
- John Klinger - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 20, 2025
Inventory Increase
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TJX increased balance sheet inventory by 14% and inventory per store by 10%, buying into excellent opportunities for quality, branded merchandise seen in the marketplace.
"Balance sheet inventory was up 14%, and inventory on a per-store basis was up 10% versus last year, as we've been buying into the excellent opportunities for quality, branded merchandise we've been seeing in the marketplace."
- John Klinger - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 20, 2025
Marmaxx Performance
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Marmaxx saw strong comp sales growth of 3%, driven by strength in store performance across all income demographics.
"At Marmaxx, comp sales grew a strong 3%. A combination of a higher average basket and an increase in customer transactions drove the comp increase. It was great to see strength in our store performance across all income demographics, which speaks to our broad-based appeal of our values."
- John Klinger - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 20, 2025
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
multi-pillar methodology. Revenue Growth and Cash Runway strong. Gross Margin weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Buffett), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q2 (August 20, 2025): EPS $1.43 vs $1.39 est[FMP], +2.9% beat. D+1 movement: +1.8%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.
Q2: EPS $1.43 vs $1.39 beat[FMP], stock +1.8% D+1[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q2 earnings call.
Q2 CapEx $468.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q2 op margin 13.3%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q4 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
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This The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.
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